List of Sydney Harbour ferries

Top to bottom and left to right, Kuramia (1914–1934), PS Brighton (1883–1916), Herald (1855–1884), K-class ferries in Sydney Cove, hydrofoil Curl Curl (1973–1992), South Steyne (1938–1974), Collaroy (1988–present)

Sydney Harbour's first ferries were sail and/or oar powered, but by the mid-19th century, paddle steamers were well established. Double-ended ferries became common as they did not require turning at terminating wharves in Sydney's busy but narrow bays, including at the main hub at Circular Quay. Double-ended ferries, however, provided technological challenges for screw (propeller) propulsion and Sydney's shift from paddle steamers to screw ferries in the closing years of the nineteenth century was relatively late. Diesel power first came to Sydney Harbour ferries mainly through the conversion of existing steam ferries to diesel in the 1930s and the 1950s, when during the slow post-Bridge decades ferry companies could generally not afford new ferries. Hydrofoils were introduced to the Manly run in the 1960s and 1970s halving travel times for those willing to pay a premium fare. Government investment in new vessels during the 1970s and 1980s saw the replacement of the surviving early twentieth century vessels. New vessels included modern Lady-class ferries, four large Manly ferries, and nine First-Fleet ferries. The most recent decades have seen the introduction of the RiverCats, JetCats, SuperCats, Emerald-class, River-class, and Parramatta River-class ferries. Apart from the three Manly "Freshwater-class" ferries, the current Sydney Ferries fleet comprises all catamarans.

List

Name Year built Description Origin of name Tons Length (m) Passengers Class/type Out of service Image
Rose Hill Packet 1789 A hoy launched in 1789, in the year following the settlement of Sydney. Also known as 'The Lump', it was used to transport goods and passengers up the Parramatta River. The return journey could take a week between Sydney and Parramatta. Short-lived name for the settlement in Parramatta, which soon adopted the name of the Burramattagal people. 12 tons (bm) 11 m-13 m Packet or Hoy c.1800
Surprise 1831 Launched in 1831 in Neutral Bay for the Parramatta service, Surprise was the first Australian built steamship and the first steam ferryboat in Sydney. In service for six months with limited financial success. Her draught was too deep for the route and she was sent to Tasmania. Sold to Hobart in 1832.[1][2] 40 tons 24 m Paddle steamer 1832
Sophia Jane 1826 An auxiliary steamer, built in the United Kingdom in 1826, arrived in Sydney in 1831 and fitted out for excursions around the harbour with limited financial success.[1] She was too deep in the draft for Parramatta River service and was used on coastal trips north and south of Sydney.[3] 38 m Auxiliary steamer
Experiment 1832 Due to high cost and difficulty in sourcing steam engines at the time, this vessel used horses on treadmill attached to a central wheel to propel her via paddle wheels. Provided a Sunday's-only service to Balmain from 1840. Converted to steam and in 1846 was sent to Brisbane to become that town's first ferry.[1][4] Unusually had horses drive paddle wheels. 38 tons 24 m 100 Paddle steamer 1846
Australia 1834 Paddle steamer built for £200 by the newly-formed Australia Steam Conveyance Company for Parramatta service. 12 hp (9 kW) steam engines. With little opposition apart from sailing craft that struggled with river currents and tides, she was a financial success with the company paying a dividend in 1836 of 38 per cent. Withdrawn from Parramatta service following the introduction of Comet (1843) and used on Balmain, Five Dock, and Iron Cove runs.[1][4][5] 45 tons 25.3 m Paddle steamer 1863
Rapid 1837 Second vessel ordered by the Australian Steam Conveyance Company following the success of Australia (1834). Built in the United Kingdom and sent to Sydney for re-assembly. The first double-ended ship in Australia. Copper boiler, 20 hp (14.9 kW) engine, iron hulled. Ninety-minute trip on Parramatta service. Ran aground at Glebe Point in 1863 where she was used as a house-boat.[1][4][6] 1852
Kangaroo 1840 Paddle steamer built for Parramatta service. Bought in 1847 by Tasmanian Government for use in Hobart. Later worked in Melbourne until 1891.[1] Australian native animal 1847
Raven Paddle steamer built for Parramatta service.[7] Paddle steamer
Waterman 1844 Paddle steamer built for Parramatta service.[7] 8 hp engine. Began frequent services to Balmain run by Messrs Flood, Perdriau and Fennmore but the small ferry was unreliable and not popular. 17 tons 15 m Paddle steamer 1874
William IV Unusual style of paddle wheel.[8]
Emu 1843 Double-ended iron paddle steamer built for Parramatta service and later serviced Balmain route. Similar to Black Swan and Pelican. Assembled from parts imported from the United Kingdom. Her 1 metre draft was well-suited to river work. 30 hp (22.4 kW) jet-condensing steam engine drove 4.2m paddle wheels, giving speed that was stiff competition for the older Australia. Successful ferry that ran on Parramatta River service for 20 years. Also use from 1855 as inaugural weekday service twice a day to Manly. Later transferred to the Balmain run.[7][9][10][11] Wrecked 24 April 1884. Australian native bird 65 tons 28.6 m 150 Paddle steamer 1884
Comet 1843 Wooden paddle steamer built by William Lowe in Clarencetown for Parramatta service. 35 hp triple expansion steam engine.[7] until bought in 1852 by syndicate that included Thomas Mort. Sold again the following year for £3,100 and transferred to Melbourne. Bought in 1862 and sent to New Zealand but sank en-route.[12] 50 tons 30.1 m Paddle steamer 1862 More images...
Native 1844 Boiler exploded in 1850, renamed Maid of the Mill and later sold to Brisbane.[13] 18.3 m Paddle steamer 1862
Ferry Queen 1844 Built at Thomas Chowne's yard at Pyrmont and used by brothers Thomas and James Gerrard to run from Windmill Street to Blues Point, the first regular cross-harbour ferry service. Also used to haul pints of produce and livestock.[14][15] - 8 tons 40 Unknown More images...
Gypsy Queen 1844 Wooden paddle steamer built by Thomas Chowne, Pyrmont for Gerrard brothers.[14][15] - 8 tons 40
Brothers 1847 Unlike most of the Harbour's early paddle steamers, she was not an excursion boat but a ferry. Served on a variety of early routes and was one of the first regular Manly ferries. A Gerrard Brothers boat.[14][16] Named after owners John and Joseph Gerrard.[10] 50 tons 20.6 m 50 passengers 1886
Cobra 1849 Iron paddle tug built in Swansea, South Wales. Designed as a tug-tender, she worked in Melbourne then Launceston, and then Hobart before working in Sydney from 1869. Her main Sydney role was a tug, and sometimes as a cargo vessel. On occasion, she would transport passengers to Manly. Transferred to Newcastle in 1874, and lasted until c. 1917.[17] 1874 (to Newcastle)
Agenoria 1850 a Gerrard Brothers boat. Sold to Melbourne 1852.[14] 22 tons 15.8 m 1852
Victoria 1851 Iron paddle steamer. Built by Thomas Wingate & Co, Whiteinch, Scotland. 60 hp. Owned by E Manning from 1856 to 1863. She provides the first regular Manly service from 1856. Taken off Manly service 1860. Sold to Japan in 1863, sunk 1864. 107 tons (1861, 132 tons) 37.7 m (1861, 47.0 m) 200 approx. 1860
Star 1852 Wrecked in 1857 44 tons 22.3 m 1857
Mystery 1852 Wooden paddle steamer built by Money Wigram & Co, Northam, England. 60 hp 2 x grasshopper side lever steam engines by George Butchard. 9 knots. 60 hp 2 x oscillating steam engines. 11 knots. Imported by Manly Ferry Company to join Royal Alfred as a tug, cargo carrier, and excursion ferry. Converted to a lighter 1893 141 tons 40.3 m 750 1893
Breadalbane 1853 Iron paddle steamer built by Smith and Rogers, Glasgow. 80 hp steeple steam by builder. lengthened 1856 144 tons (1856: 161 tons) 42.7 m (1856: 44.6 m) 200 1883 broken up
Huntress 1853 Wooden paddle steamer built by Newtown and Malcolm, Manning River, NSW. 2 x 60 hp steam engines by G. Russel & Co. 11 knots. Lengthened 1856 86 tons 27.2 m 1860 sold to New Zealand, wrecked 15 March 1872
Black Swan 1854 [O/N 32481[18] Iron paddle steamer built by C.J. Mare & Co, Blackwell, England and reassembled in Sydney for Parramatta service.[7] 35 hp oscillating steam engine. Sister to Pelican, similar to Emu. In 1859 and 1860, ran Sunday and holiday services to Mosman with Perri. Also used to provide services to Manly. Rebuilt and lengthened in 1865. Wrecked 4 June 1868.[10][11] 40 tons, 1865: 69 tons 27.6 m, 1865: 33.5 m 150 Paddle steamer 1868, wrecked
Pelican 1854 Paddle steamer built for Parramatta service. Sister to Black Swan, similar to Emu. Also used to provide services to Manly. Sank 3 April 1888.[7][10][11] 42 tons 27.6 m 165 Paddle steamer 1888
Herald 1854 A Gerrard Brothers boat, sent out in sections from England. Steered by a tiller at either end, she often worked as a tug. Richard Hayes Harnett used her from 1871 to start a ferry service to Mosman Bay, and used on most runs across her career.[16][19] She sank off North Head in 1884 while waiting to tow a ship into the harbour.[14] 22.9 m 50 1884 More images...
Premier 1856 19 tons 23.2 m Paddle steamer 1891
Pearl (I) 1856 Iron paddle steamer, sister to Peri, lengthened in 1866. Built for S. Crook and E. Manning 13 hp 2-cylinder steam engine, re-engined 1866, 40 hp steam 11 tons, 1866: 41 tons 16.8 m, 1866: 31.0 m Paddle steamer 1891
Peri 1856 22 tons 16.8 m Paddle steamer 1886
Nautilus (I) 1856 A North Shore Ferry company vessel.[14] 36 tons 16 m 1891
Phantom 1858 Iron paddle steamer built in Melbourne by J Daw, most of her service was on Manly run for the Brighton and Manly Beach Steam Company. The first of the large double-ended Manly ferries. 50 hp steam engine. Also thought to be the first vessel in the long standing Manly ferry livery of dark green hull and white funnel with black topping. Long and narrow (beam 4.0 m) paddle steamer with shallow draft made for unpleasant rides across Sydney Heads in bad weather. Broken up in Pyrmont c. 1886[10][16] 63 tons 36.3 m 160 Manly ferry, paddle steamer 1886 More images...
Ysobel 1860 Built by P.N. Russell & Co. Sydney. Joubert's first ferry, to Hunters Hill. Possibly Sydney's first screw-propelled ferryboat, however, there is no confirmation that it was not a paddle steamer.[20]
Kirribilli (I) 1861 A small double-ended wooden paddle steamer steered with a tiller at either end. Built by John Cuthbert, Sydney. 8 hp power steam engine. First ferry in North Shore Ferry Company.[14] Then transferred to be the second ferry on the Hunters Hill run. Kirribilli, a harbourside northern Sydney suburb with an Australian Aboriginal name meaning 'good fishing spot'. 11 tons 60 1879, wrecked
Cygnet 1862 Paddle steamer built for Parramatta service. In the early 1890s, used by the Manly Co-operative Steam Ferry Limited set up to compete, ultimately unsuccessfully, with the Port Jackson Steamship Company. Re-engined in 1879, hulked in August 1891.[7][21] young swan 30 tons 27.1 m Paddle steamer 1891
Gypsy Queen a Gerrard Brothers boat.[14] Took over from Waterman on the Balmain run in 1846.
Goolwa 1864 Iron paddle steamer built. Part time Manly ferry and tug. Built by Palmer Brothers, Jarrow-on-tyne, England. 2 90 hp steam engines supplied by J Thompson & Co. Owned by Newcastle Co-operative Steam Tug Co. Ltd. Hulked and abandoned near Hexham Bridge c 1919 191 tons 39.6 m Paddle steamer 1876
Emu (II), later Brightside 1865 Originally built in 1865 as Emu (II) by A & J Inglis, Glasgow and re-assembled at Kangaroo Point, Brisbane for use on Brisbane River and Moreton Bay. Originally owned by Queensland Steam Navigation Company. Came to Port Jackson Steamboat Company in January 1877 through to 1909. Renamed Brightside in 1887. Sank in 1897, converted to cargo vessel in 1902 and worked the Manly route until 1908 when she was gutted by fire. Converted to a lighter, and broken up in 1909.[14][22][23] 269 tons 52.1 m 800 Paddle steamer 1908 More images...
Adelaide, later Swan 1866 Double-ended paddle steamer on Parramatta River service for Parramatta River Steamship Company with several subsequent owners. Rebuilt and renamed Swan in 1879. Thought to have been broken up around 1900.[24] 1900(?)
Transit 1866 A North Shore Ferry company vessel.[25] 69 tons 24 m More images...
Galatea 1868 A North Shore Ferry company vessel.[14] 21 m
Royal Alfred 1868 Wooden paddle steamer built by George Beddoes, Auckland. 60 hp 2 x oscillating steam engines. 11 knots. First regular saloon steamer on Manly service. Also used as a tug, cargo carrier, and excursion ferry. 141 tons 40.3 m 750 1893 Photo taken in c.1890.
Florence 1872 Wooden screw steamer built by W. Dunn, Lavender Bay. 8 hp steam engine by Chapman & Co. A North Shore Ferry company vessel.[14] Provided first regular daytime runs to Mosman. 15 tons 16.9 m 1900
Coombra 1872 A North Shore Ferry company vessel. Burnt out 1888.[14][21] 45 tons 23.8 m 1888
Leipoa 1872 Wooden paddle steamer. Built by Mort's Dock & Engineering Co. Ltd, Balmain. 19 hp steam engine by builder. H. Perdriau's Balmain Steam Ferry Co Ltd. broken up c. 1918. scientific name for Malleefowl 49 tons 27.4 m 1918
Aberona 187? Serviced the Mosman and Neutral Bay routes[19]
Bungaree (Beengaree) 1873 Horse punt 61 tons 23.7 m (punt) 1900 More images...
Nautilus (II) 1873 Wooden screw steamer, built 1873 by W Dunn, Lavender Bay, for Parramatta River Steam Company. Ran a free service from along Tarban Creek to Hunters Hill wharf to meet river ferries.[26] Later North Shore Ferry Company, then Sydney Ferries Limited. 8 hp steam engine by Vale & Lacey. 11 tons 14.0 m 75 1919, broken up More images...
Glenelg 1874 A Port Jackson Steamship Co iron screw steamer. One of several tug-ferries used about the port and on the Manly run.[27] Built by Aitken & Mansel, Whiteinch, Scotland. 80 hp compound steam engine by Rait & Lindsey. 210 tons 41.4 m 1900, sank 25 March
Darra 1875 A North Shore Ferry company vessel.[14] 57 tons 24.9 m 1883
Nellie 1877 Wooden paddle steamer. Built by Duncan & Sorrie, Balmain, NSW. 16 hp triple expansion steam by Mort's Dock & Engineering Co. Ltd. Sold to Newcastle. Fate unknown 69 tons 25.4 m ?
Commodore 1878 Manly iron paddle steamer. Originally had twin funnels. Sold to Newcastle in 1926 for use as a tug. Scuttled 8 September 1931 187 tons 1926 More images...
Victor 1878 A Gerrard Brothers boat.[14][28] 24 tons 15.8 m ?
Nell 1878 A North Shore Ferry company vessel.[14] Wrecked 1883.[29] 71 tons 25.4 m 1883
Fairlight 1878 Paddle steamer on Manly run. Built in Scotland and sailed and paddled to Sydney. The third double-ended steamer on the Manly run and first to be specifically designed for the route. Converted to two lighters in Brisbane.[30][31] Fairlight, a harbourside northern Sydney suburb and beach near Manly. 315 tons 52.1 m 950 Manly ferry, paddle steamer 1914. More images...
Telephone 1878 Wooden paddle steamer. Built by H. Perdriau. 40-hp compound diagonal steam engine by Atlas Engineering Co. 85 tons 31.9 m -
Wallaby 1879 Sydney's first double-ended screw ferry, and the second in the world. This remained the basic design of all Sydney double-ended screw ferries.[16] Unusually, lower deck passenger area was full width of hull with no bulwarks. Converted to a tug in 1918, then a lighter, and broken up in 1926.[14] a native Australian animal 163 tons 32.9 m 329 - 1918 More images...
Osprey, later Lilac 1879 Screw steamer. Built as 'Osprey' in 1879 by W Dunn, Berry's Bay. 11 hp steam engine by Vale & Lacey. Sold to the North Shore Steam Ferry Co. in 1892 and renamed Lilac.[32] 35 tons 20.2 m 200 -
Benelon 1880 Wooden paddle steamer, double-ended vehicular ferry. Built in 1885 by David Drake Sunk in 1923 after collision with North Coast steamer Burringba without loss of passenger life, however, a number of horses went down with the ferry to much public outcry.[33] Bennelong was a senior man of the Eora 204 tons 36.6 m 28 vehicles, 84 passengers Vehicular ferry 1932. More images...
Millie 1880 Wooden paddle steamer built by W Dunn at Berry's Bay. 25 hp steam engine by Mort's Dock and Engineering. Converted to a lighter 1902, broken up 1910 81 tons 21.3 m 1902 More images...
St Leonards 1880 Paddle steamer, decommissioned in 1901 and used as floating pontoon at Neutral Bay and Hunters Hill[34] St Leonards, a northern Sydney suburb. 110 tons 33.5 m 475 - 1901. More images...
Alathea, Aleathea 1881 Built by Rock Davis. Both decks largely closed in. Sydney's first electrically lit ferry, and one of the first double-ended screw ferries. North Shore Steam Ferry company bought her from Parramatta River Steam and Tram Company. Travelling at 6.5 knots, she lost the 'forward' propeller and her speed immediately increased to 9 knots. 1892 re-engined (50 hp compound steam by Bow, McLachlan % Co) and converted to single-ended vessel with her lower deck closed in. Converted to lighter in 1913 and her engines placed in the Karingal launched that year.[5][35][36] 79 tons, 1892: 120 tons 33.3 m 500 1913 More images...
Defiance 1881 Wooden screw steamer built by Rock Davis, Blackwall for C Jeanneret for Parramatta River service. 25 hp steam engine by Plenty & Sons. Sold to Adelaide 1888, broken up 1930 64 tons 25.2 m 370 1888
Rose 1881 Wooden screw steamer on Joubert's Lane Cove River service. Built by W Dunn, Berrys Bay, 12 hp steam engine. To Melbourne 1891, returned to Sydney 1898, burnt out 7 October 1916 43 tons 20.4 m 1916 More images...
Lily 1882 Wooden screw steamer. Built J. Piper, Balmain, NSW. 20 hp triple expansion steam engine. Spent much of her time on the Circular Quay to Neutral Bay run.[37] In 1894, collided with Manly ferry, Conqueror, smashing in 10 feet of her bow and partially sinking her. Conqueror suffered minor damage.[38] Broken up 1911 66 tons 23.0 m 250 - 1911 More images...
Eagle, later Cygnet 1882 Wooden screw steamer. Built by W Dunn, Berry's Bay. 25 hp steam engine by Chapman & Co. Renamed Cygnet 1899. Converted to houseboat 1931. Fate unknown 74 tons 23.9 m 370 - 1931 As built as Eagle.
Balmain 1883 Paddle steamer. Built by B.S. Bridges of Balmain for the Balmain Steam Ferry Company. From 1901, run by the Balmain New Ferry Company. Replaced by the second series of Lady class ferries and broken up around 1910.[39] Balmain, a harbourside inner west Sydney suburb. 117 tons 36.5 m Paddle steamer 1910 More images...
Brighton 1883 Iron-hulled paddler. Built by T.B. Sheath & Co., Rutherglen, Scotland. A popular well-appointed Manly ferry. The largest paddle steamer ever operated on Sydney Harbour and the last on the Manly run. She was sold in 1916 becoming a store ship in Port Stephens.[31] Sunken hull remains in Port Stephens. Brighton in England, which was also an alternate name for Manly in the mid 19th century. 67.1 m 1200 Manly ferry, paddle steamer 1916 More images...
Pearl (II) 1883 Wooden screw steamer on Joubert's Lane Cove River service. Built by J Piper for Lane Cove River service, Balmain for D & N Joubert. 10 hp steam engine. To Brisbane, 1883. Sunk in Brisbane River 13 February 1896. Hulk discovered on 19 February off Hancock Brothers Wharf, South Brisbane. Raised onto Peter's slip on Friday 6 March.[40] 41 tons 17.9 m 360 1883, sank 1896 in Brisbane More images...
Port Jackson 1883 Screw steamer used as Manly cargo vessel with passenger facilities. Could also be used as a tug.[31][41] Port Jackson, the body of water encompassing Sydney's three harbours. 108 tons More images...
Victoria 1883 Paddle steamer built by Watty Ford of Berry's Bay. Typical of the shape of North Shore Steam Ferry Company's double-ended paddle fleet. Incorporated into Sydney Ferry Company's fleet in 1900. Transferred to Melbourne about 10 years later.[42] 119 tons 34.1 m 434 1910(?) to Melbourne More images...
Warrane 1883 Wooden paddle steamer double-ended vehicular ferry. Built by WM Ford, Berry's Bay NSW. £3,068[43] 40 hp diagonal steam engine by Chapmen & Co. By 1919, she required extensive overhaul and was used as a stand-by boat.[43]
O/N: 83737[44][45]		 Australian Aboriginal name for "Sydney Cove" 109 tons 30.2 m 14 vehicles, 144 passengers Vehicular ferry 1931
Halcyon 1884 82 tons 30.2 m 290 1933 More images...
Gannet 1884 48 tons 19.8 m 213 1930s More images...
Cammeray 1884 Later used as floating pontoon and wharf.[34] The northern Sydney suburb of Cammeray, which is named after the Cammeraygal peoples 197 tons 39.3 m 675 1908 More images...
Iris 1884 Wooden screw steamer. Cargo ferry lighter.[46] Built by J Lynch, Balmain for D & N Joubert. 10 hp compound steam engine by Alexander. Broken up 1928. 35 tons 18.3 m 1928 More images...
Pearl (III) 1884 Wooden screw steamer. Built by J Lynch, Balmain for D & N Joubert. 25 hp compound steam engine. Burnt in 1911, converted to houseboat, fate unknown. 76 tons 23.9 m 1911
Possum 1884 Wooden screw steamer. Built by Rock Davis, Blackwall. 12 hp steam engine by Chapman & Co. First all-night North Shore service. Sunk 1911 32 tons 17.8 m 1911
Neutral Bay, later Thelma 1885 Renamed Thelma in 1897.[29] Neutral Bay, a harbourside northern Sydney suburb. 50 tons 21.0 m 1920s
Bunya Bunya 1885 Typical of Sydney Harbour paddle steamer ferries, she was the largest and last of them. Sold in 1910 and used as a pontoon at Gladesville Bridge wharf. Sister to Waratah (II).[47][48] Araucaria bidwillii, the bunya pine 202 tons 64.6 m 688 Paddle steamer 1914 More images...
Waratah (II) 1885 Paddle steamer. Later used as floating pontoon and wharf. Sister to Bunya Bunya.[34][48] Australian-endemic genus of large shrubs including the NSW State floral emblem. 197 tons 36.6 m 695 Paddle steamer 1910 More images...
Ente 1886 Balmain paddle steamer 117 tons 36.5 m 400 More images...
Lincoln 1886 Balmain paddle steamer 117 tons 36.5 m 400 More images...
Leichhardt 1886 Balmain screw steamer Leichhardt, an inner west Sydney suburb. 68 tons 23.1 m 370 More images...
Lotus 1886 Cargo vessel 1918-1939 70 tons 22.6 m 268 1918 More images...
Narrabeen (I) 1886 Paddle steamer built by Mort's Docks for Port Jackson Steam Ship Company. Smaller and of lower passenger capacity than Brighton, she was used on off peak services to Manly.In 1911 she was modified for use as a cargo ferry with derricks fitted at either end. Hulked about 1917.[17] Narrabeen, a coastal northern Sydney suburb snd beach. 239 tons 48.8 m Manly ferry 1917 More images...
Swansea 1887 With Rose, provided the first regular Watson's Bay services.[49] 60 tons 359
Me Mel 1888 Paddle steamer built for Balmain Steam Ferry Company. On 31 January 1914, sank in four minutes without loss of life after being hit at her wharf by steamer Mokau. Gadigal word meaning "eye" and name for Goat Island 174 tons 38.1 m 580 paddle steamer More images...
Bee Served the Watson's Bay run.[49] Unusually, had a canoe stern. Replaced by ex-Balmain ferry, Bald Rock, and sent to Brisbane.
Oceana 1886 Served the Watson's Bay run, wrecked on the bar of Manning River while en route to work for Manning River Ferry Company.[49][50] 34 tons 18.2 m 240 1903
Jenny Lind Served the Watson's Bay run for the Watson Bay Regular Steam Ferry Company
Golden Rose 1872 Served the Watson's Bay run for the Watson Bay Regular Steam Ferry Company. Also served on early Mosman services in 1870s.[19] 12 tons 11.4 m 1891
Zeus 1878 Served on early Mosman services in 1870s.[19] Wrecked 1892 16 tons, 1898: 35 tons 16.0 m 1892
Speedwell Served on early Mosman services in 1870s.[19]
Matilda Served on early Mosman services in 1870s.[19]
Mascotte Served the Watson's Bay run for the Watson Bay Steam Ferry Company
Elaine 1882 Served the Watson's Bay run for the Watson Bay Steam Ferry Company. 18 tons 15.4 m 310 1914(?)
Petrel 1883 Served the Watson's Bay run for the Watson Bay Steam Ferry Company 26 tons, 1898: 35 tons 18.1 m
Admiral 1883 One of several ferries in the early 1890s, used by the Manly Co-operative Steam Ferry Limited set up to compete, ultimately unsuccessfully, with the Port Jackson Steamship Company. 121 tons 31.1 m 1896, to New Zealand
Psyche 1884 Served the Watson's Bay run for the Watson Bay Steam Ferry Company 42 tons 21.4 m
Marra Marra 1884 One of several ferries in the early 1890s, used by the Manly Co-operative Steam Ferry Limited set up to compete, ultimately unsuccessfully, with the Port Jackson Steamship Company. 66 tons 25.3 m 1896, to New Zealand
Victor Served the Watson's Bay run for the Watson Bay Regular Steam Ferry Company
Bald Rock 1884 Wooden paddle steamer. Built in Balmain by G. Duncan for Balmain service.[47] 35 hp steam engine by Atlas Engineering Co. Renamed Vaucluse in September 1900. Later transferred to Watsons Bay service replacing Bee. Name reverted to Bald Rock in 1905. Sold to Melbourne 1907, broken up 1928. Harbourside inner west Sydney location in Balmain 105 tons 34.3 m Paddle steamer 1907 More images...
Courier 1887 Served the Watson's Bay and Balmain runs. Contracted to the P & O Line, she was on call whenever one of their liners was in Sydney Harbour 65 tons 22.8 m 300 Courier is on the right. More images...
Genista 1886 Built in Lavender Bay in 1886 by W. Dunn for H. Perdriau was a single-ended vessel used as a ferry, for cruising, and occasional tug work. In 1889, she was sold to Westernport Bay and Flinders Steam Ship Company to work on Westernport Bay. Broken up in 1933.[51] 24.3 m 200 1889 (to Victoria)
Pheasant 1887 First vessel on Sydney Harbour with triple expansion steam engines. Engines were later used in the Karrabee (1913),[35] and are now part of the Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences collection.[52] Converted to lighter, 1914–1918 138 tons 33.5 m 460 1914(?) More images...
Birkenhead 1888 Balmain single-ended screw steamer. Had several owners and mostly used around the Balmain-Darling Harbour, Rozelle Bay areas. When the Balmain New Ferry Co. took over the Lane Cove run in 1906 the 'Birkenhead' was also used on that service to Fig Tree. Sank on 14 May 1913.[53] Harbourside inner west Sydney locality in Drummoyne. 115 tons 26.5 m 440 1913, sank More images...
Kangaroo (II) 1891 Wooden screw steamer built by David Drake Ltd, Balmain. 60 hp steam engine by Muir & Houston. First double-ended ferry with triple-expansion engines (by Muir & Houston). Burnt out in 1900 and in 1901 and rebuilt each time. Worked on North Sydney service before being transferred to Mosman service.[54] Sold for breaking up 1926. Australian native animal 158 tons 34.1 m 632 K class 1926 More images...
The Lady Mary 1892 First of several series of 'Lady' ferries. Part of the Balmain New Ferry Company fleet until that company's takeover by Sydney Ferries Ltd in 1918.[55] Sold for £150 to Tay Lighterage Co in 1928 following drop in demand and cut backs to the Balmain service.[56] Became a houseboat after her service as a ferry.[47] 79 tons 25.3 m 393 Lady class, first series 1928 More images...
Lady Napier 1892 \Part of the Balmain New Ferry Company fleet until that company's takeover by Sydney Ferries Ltd in 1918.[55][57] 89 tons 29.9 m 450 Lady class, first series 1920 laid up(?)
Lady Manning 1893 Part of the Balmain New Ferry Company fleet until that company's takeover by Sydney Ferries Ltd in 1918.[55] Sold for £100 to Tay Lighterage Co in 1928 following drop in demand and cut backs to the Balmain service.[56] 97 tons 33.2 m 475 Lady class, first series 1928 More images...
Conqueror 1893 One of several ferries in the early 1890s, used by the Manly Co-operative Steam Ferry Limited set up to compete, ultimately unsuccessfully, with the Port Jackson Steamship Company. In 1894, collided with smaller ferry, Lily, smashing in 10 feet of Lily's bow and partially sinking her. Conqueror suffered minor damage.[38] Later transferred to South Australia More images...
Waringa Karaga 1894 Built by Dunn Brothers, Berry's Bay for North Shore Steam ferries costing £3,068[43] and later taken over by Sydney Ferries Ltd for £2,400.[43] 30 hp compound steam engine by Muir & Houston Ltd, 11 knots. As built had open deck, which was glassed-in about 1910, renamed Karaga in 1913. Cost of additions thought to be £3,131.[43] Around 1919 was in use as the all-night steamer to North Sydney.[43] Taken out of service following opening of Sydney Harbour Bridge. Taken over by Australian government in 1943 for use as accommodation vessel.[58] 125 tons 32.2m 588 K class 1943 More images...
Fearless 1895 Wooden screw steamer, built by Peter Callen of Stockton. 40 hp compound steam engine by Ross & Duncan. 12 knots. Chartered 1896 to the Manly Co-operative Steam Ferry Company as Manly ferry. Alterations carried out by Young, Son & Fletcher of Balmain, and supervised by naval architect Walter Reeks. To Brisbane 1908. Broken up 1952. 104 tons (1896 111 tons) 34.1 m 1932
Barangaroo 1896 Vehicular paddle ferry. Sank off Terrigal Haven 1933 Wife of Bennelong, a senior man of the Eora 205 tons 36.4 m 26 vehicles, 86 passengers Vehicular ferry 1932 More images...
Manly (II) 1896 Wooden screw steamer. Built by Young, Son & Fletcher, Balmain NSW. Designed by renowned naval architect Walter Reeks, the first double-ended screw ferry on the Manly run.[59] In 1922, set a record time of 22 minutes for trip to Manly which has not been beaten by conventional ferry (hydrofoils did the run in 15 minutes). Broken up in 1926 Manly, a harbourside and coastal northern Sydney suburb and beach. 229 tons 44.8 m 820 Manly ferry 1924 More images...
Wallaroo Kiamala 1896 Wooden screw steamer. Built by Young, Son & Fletcher, Rozelle for £5,034.[43] Originally built with open upper deck and sister ship to Carabella.[48] 30 hp triple expansion steam engines by Muir & Houston Ltd. Originally operated by North Shore Steam Ferry Company then by Sydney Ferries Ltd (bought for £3,350).[43] Rebuilt in 1914 by David Drake, Balmain, NSW and glassed-in with named changed to Kiamala for and estimated cost of £1,505.[43] Taken out of service following opening of Sydney Harbour Bridge. Taken over by Australian government in 1943 to assist the war effort[60] as an accommodation vessel. Fate unknown Wallaroo, Australian native animal. 122 tons 32.4 m 545 K class 1943 More images...
Lady Hampden 1896 Part of the Balmain New Ferry Company fleet until that company's takeover by Sydney Ferries Ltd in 1918.[55] Requisitioned for naval use in 1942. Sunk as target. 135 tons 35.1 m 636 Lady class, first series 1942 More images...
Carabella Karabella 1897 Wooden screw steamer. Sister to Wallaroo/Kiamala.[48] Built by Young, Son & Fletcher, Rozelle for North Shore Steam Ferry Company (later Sydney Ferries Limited) 30 hp compound steam engine by Muir & Houston Ltd. Received electric lighting 1901. Rebuilt, extended, and renamed Karabella in 1916. On 9 May 1901, collided with Rosedale near Milsons Point and damaged amidships. On 17 January 1902, collided with Sonoma and sponson damaged. Taken out of service following opening of Sydney Harbour Bridge in 1932, however, in 1936 returned to service as an excursion vessel mainly following the 18 footer races. Returned to passenger service in 1939 on Neutral Bay route. Taken over by Australian government in 1943 to assist the war effort.[60][48] After a house built on North Shore in 1882-'Carrably' 129 t, 1916: 151 t 32 m 595 K class 1943 More images...
Una 1898 Wooden screw steamer, built by WM Ford Jnr, Berrys Bay, 12 hp compound steam engine by Plenty & Sons, 9 knots. Built to replace Nautilus (II) on the Tarban Creek Run.[61] Burnt 4 April 1927 Australian Aboriginal word meaning 'fancy name' 44 tons 20.6 m 180 1927 More images...
Rose 1898 One of Joubert's Lane Cover ferries. Service speed of 10 knots. Designed well for river work with high wheelhouse to see over crowd and a good balance of open and closed areas. Burnt out on 4 April 1927 when Lane Cove service was near its end.[51] 80 tons 25.6 m 1927 More images...
Bronzewing 1899 Wooden screw steamer. The largest of Sydney single-ended ferries, she had a shallow draft and could exceed 12 knots. The last traditional 'river type' boat built for the Parramatta service. Glazed-in all around, and other open ferries were updated to match. Built by R. Young & Son, Balmain for £4,500.[43] 35 hp triple expansion steam engine by Ross & Duncan. 12 knots. Withdrawn from that service in 1931, used by Sydney Ferries Ltd until scrapping in 1933.[35][47] a bird 149 tons 33.5 m 500 1933 More images...
Kurraba 1899 Similar to Kirribilli (II). Built by North Shore Steam Ferry Co Ltd. Mainly used on the Mosman run.[62] Laid up 1932, sold for breaking up in 1934. Kurraba Point, a harbourside northern Sydney suburb. 195 tons 40.9 m 890 K class 1934 More images...
Kirribilli (II) 1900 Wooden screw steamer. Similar to Kurraba. Served various North Shore runs. Retired following opening of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Broken up 1935.[63] Kirribilli, a harbourside northern Sydney suburb with an Australian Aboriginal name meaning 'good fishing spot'. 198 tons 39.7 m 896 K class 1934 More images...
Kuring-gai (II) 1901 Designed by renowned naval architect, Walter Reeks. First of the familiar Manly ferry shape of the 20th century. Sold to Newcastle 1928. Tied up and hulked in 1934. In World War II, US forces used her in New Guinea as a storage barge. After WWII, towed back to Newcastle, moored at Hexham and sank in the mud near Hexham Bridge, still visible.[64] Derived from the Guringai Aboriginal people who were thought to be the traditional owners of the area north of Sydney. More contemporary research suggests that this was not the case.[65][66][67] 497 tons 51.8 m 1,228 Manly ferry 1928 More images...
Kamilaroi 1901 Wooden screw steamer, double-ended vehicular ferry. Built by David Drake, Balmain for £10,891.[43] 41 hp compound steam engine by Chapman and Co. Slow vessel (7 knots) due to experimental mounting of engines with pistons running horizontal. Broken up 1932 The Gamilaraay, Australian Aboriginal peoples of inland northern New South Wales and southern Queensland. 328 tons 39.0 m 28 vehicles, 174 passengers.[47] Vehicular ferry 1932
Shamrock 1901 Wooden screw steamer. Built by N Joubert. 20 hp compound steam engine by Ross & Duncan. 11 knots. Sold to Newcastle, renamed "Wattle". Broken up by 1941 in Lavender Bay, Sydney.[68] 82 tons 25.2 m 420 More images...
Koree 1902 Built by David Drake, Ltd, Balmain. First Sydney ferry with enclosed promenade deck passenger house. Sold for breaking up in 1934. An Australian Aboriginal name for Chowder Bay, in the harbourside northern Sydney suburb of Clifton Gardens 276 tons 42.8 m 1,058 K class 1934 More images...
Kailoa 1902 Wooden screw steamer. Built as Greyhound (II) as a tug in 1902 by Allen and Hunter. 33 hp compound steam engine by McKie & Baxter, 12 knots. Bought by Sydney Ferries Limited in 1908 for £6,473[43] and converted into a ferry to run the Clifton Gardens service. Reconverted to tug in 1917.[69] Broken up 1941.[70] 1941 More images...
King Edward 1902 Served the Watson Bay area until 1934,[54] and set new standards for speed and comfort.[71] Part of the Watsons Bay and South Shore Ferry Company which was bought by Sydney Ferries Ltd in 1920.[55] Sold in 1934 following the cessation of the Vaucluse service in 1933. 98 tons 31.1 m 540 1934 More images...
Kummulla 1903 Built by Dunn Brothers, North Sydney. Collided with Vaucluse in 1919 and was out of service for several weeks for repairs. In 1927, the first vessel to arrive and rescue passengers during the Greycliffe's sinking. Laid up following opening of Sydney Harbour Bridge, 1932. Engine removed 1935 and sold 1935. Hull sold 1939. Australian Aboriginal word for 'catch me' 168 tons 36.3 m 797 K class 1934 More images...
Lady Rawson 1903 Part of the Balmain New Ferry Company fleet until that company's takeover by Sydney Ferries Ltd in 1918.[55] Differing to the other early Lady Class ferries, had open-air extended shelters for passengers on upper deck. Received significant damage when she collided with the Stephen Street Wharf Balmain on Christmas Eve 1908 and into the recently launched Kuranda (shortly to be renamed Kaludah).[72] Made redundant with the 1932 opening of the Sydney Harbour Bridge.[73] 172 760 Lady class, second series 1934 More images...
Vaucluse (II) 1905 Wooden double-ended screw steamer. Served the Watsons Bay run. The first of the Walter Reeks double-ended single-screw designs and built by Rock Davis of Brisbane Waters. At 15 knots, the fastest ferry at the time.[54][71][74] Expensive to run.[69] With the Watsons Bay run declining, the vessel was sold to Newcastle 1931 and its fate is unknown. Watsons Bay service was abandoned in 1933.[28][69] Vaucluse, a harbourside eastern Sydney suburb. 121 tons 42.5m 709 1931 More images...
Kulgoa 1905 Built by W M Ford Jnr, North Sydney. Along with Kuramia, at 338 tons, the largest wooden ferries on Sydney Harbour.[75] Built to service the busy North Shore routes. In 1935, provided with a higher (flying) bridge for use as a spectator vessel for sailing events.[76] Sold for breaking up 1952 following State Government takeover. Australian Aboriginal word meaning 'returning' 338 tons 42.7 m 1,255 K class 1952 More images...
Binngarra 1905 Designed by Captain Christie and built by Morts Dock & Engineering. First of the Binngarra class Manly ferry that was the model for the Manly ferry throughout the 20th century. The first of six near identical sister ships Bellubera and Barrenjoey (later North Head).[77] Converted to lighter 1933 and used in Port Stephens. Hull later used in New Guinea by United States Navy during World War II. Scuttled 1946 Australian Aboriginal word meaning 'returning' 442 tons 57.9 m 1372 (summer) / 858 (winter) Manly ferry, Binngarra type 1933 More images...
Lady Northcote 1905 Part of the Balmain New Ferry Company fleet until that company's takeover by Sydney Ferries Ltd in 1918.[55] First double-ended screw ferry in Sydney built for single-screw propulsion.[78] Converted to diesel power in the 1930s.[79] Similar to Lady Rawson but with raised wheelhouses. Along with Lady Rawson, was the largest of the series and sported two funnels. Sold and hulked 1941. Scuttled in Pittwater 1945 Wife of Henry Northcote, 1st Baron Northcote 128 tons 35.3 m 605 Lady class, second series 1941 More images...
Kareela 1905 Built for Neutral Bay to Circular Quay Service by Morrison & Sinclair Ltd, Balmain. Nicknamed 'The Box'.[54] Sold for breaking up in 1959 after Kosciusko returned to service following her conversion to diesel power. Australian Aboriginal word for 'south wind' 106 tons 34.4 m 784 K class 1959 More images...
Lady Linda 1906 Part of the Balmain New Ferry Company fleet until that company's takeover by Sydney Ferries Ltd in 1918.[55] Was used more as a picnic boat than a ferry and ended her career as a small tug.[80] 13 tons 13.1 m 1934 More images...
Kaikai 1906 Built by David Drake Ltd, Balmain for £13,575.[43] Triple expansion steam engine (59 hp). When launched (7 November 1906 by Miss Nina Massic), she was the largest of the Sydney Ferries Ltd fleet. Reached 11.5 knots on her trials (13 March 1907), and three days later began work on the heavy-lift commuter run from Circular Quay to Lavender Bay.[81] Survived opening of harbour bridge in 1932 and was modified with a flying bridge to provide her master with greater visibility in order to follow yacht races. She was used extensively for charter and concert events. To Navy 1942 for use as accommodation ship.[60] Navy purchased her in 1943. Sold for breaking up 1947
O/N 121166[82][83]		 Australian Aboriginal word for 'jewfish' or 'food' 303 tons 46.3 m 1245 K class 1942 More images...
Ben Bolt 1907 Wooden screw steamer, built by George Whatmore, Bellinger River. Engine by Perdriau & West. 15 hp compound surface condensing steam engine. Later used as company cargo lighter by PJMS (1912-1923), then Harbour Land and Transport Co Ltd (1923-1932) Register closed 1932, fate unknown.[84][85] 83 tons 27.9 m 1932
Kookooburra 1907 Represented Sydney Ferries Limited's first attempt to design ferry specifically for Parramatta River service after it took over the service in 1901. Unusually for K class, it was originally fitted with a short funnel for service along the river and its low bridges.[86] Kaludah was smaller, but otherwise of similar design. Following cessation of services past Gladesville Bridge in 1928, she was fitted with tall funnel.[87] In late 1940s, was sent to Newcastle to carry dockyard workers. Broken up in 1959.[88] Australian native bird 180 tons 42.7 m 700 K class 1948-49(?) More images...
Burra-bra 1908 Second of the Binngarra class Manly ferry. Almost identical sister ship to Binngarra (1905), Bellubera (1910), Balgowlah (1912), Barrenjoey (1913 – later North Head, and Baragoola. Sold to Navy in 1942. Broken up c. 1950.[89][90] An Australian Aboriginal name for The Spit,[91] a harbourside northern Sydney locality in Mosman. 458 tons 59.4 m 1437 (summer) / 916 (winter) Manly ferry, Binngarra type 1942 More images...
Lady Carrington 1908 Part of the Balmain New Ferry Company fleet until that company's takeover by Sydney Ferries Ltd in 1918.[55] Sold for breaking up 1934. 146 tons 39.6 m 701 Lady class, second series 1934 More images...
Killara (II) 1909 [[File:Sydney Ferry KILLARA.jpg|150px|thumb|Wooden screw ferry, double-ended vehicular ferry. Built by David Drake, cost £15,561.[43] 56 hp triple expansion steam engine by Mort's Dock & Engineering, 10 knots. sold for service on Westernport Bay in 1933 following the opening of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Sold to Melbourne authorities 1944. Later broken up in Tasmania. Similar to Kedumba.[88][92] Killara, a northern Sydney suburb. 309 tons 40.0 49 passengers, 33 vehicles Vehicular ferry 1933 More images...
Kaludah, formerly Kuranda 1909 Built by Morrison & Sinclair Ltd. Balmain. Campbell & Calderwood triple expansion steam engines (50 hp, 12 knots). Launched as Kuranda but named changed to Kaludah when larger ship was named Kuranda.[88] Of similar design to Kookooburra with short funnel to pass under low bridges on Parramatta River service.[86] Kookooburra and Kaludah were the only K-class ferries to have pointed rather than rounded ends. Gutted by fire and sank in 1911.[93]...the shortest lived of the Sydney ferries. Engines and usable timber went to the Kamiri.[77][94] 137 tons 35.1 m K class 1911 More images...
Kanimbla (later Kurra-Ba) 1910 Similar to Kosciusko. Built by Morrison & Sinclair Ltd, Balmain. collided with Manly ferry Balgowlah tearing a hole in the Kanimbla's port bow. Balgowlah had minor damage whereas Kanimbla nearly sank. Gave up her original name, Kanimbla, in 1935 to a bigger ship, and became Kurra-Ba.[95] Broken up 1950s. Australian Aboriginal word for 'Big fight' 156 tons 35.4 m 791 K class 1946(?) More images
Bellubera 1910 Third of the Binngarra class Manly ferry. Almost identical sister ship to Binngarra (1905), Burra-bra (1908), Balgowlah (1912), Barrenjoey (1913 – later North Head, and Baragoola. 1936, first Australian ship to be converted to diesel-electric engines with Harland and Woolf engines. Fire destroyed her superstructure while tied up overnight with the death of 2 crewman. Rebuilt in 1937. 1954 updated with English Electric units. Retired 1973, scuttled off Long Reef 1980.[89] Thought to be an Australian Aboriginal word for "pretty lady" or "beautiful woman".[96] 499 tons (1936: 505 tons) 64.0 m 1,490 (summer)/962 (winter). (1936: 1,318) Manly ferry, Binngarra type 1973 In her final configuration as a diesel-electric vessel. (More images)
Kangoola 1910 Steel screw steamer. O/N: 125238.[97] Built by G Cromack, Sydney, £3,753.[43] Sydney Ferries Limited lighter and tug. Register closed 1932.[98] 88 tons 34.2 m c. 1932
Kirrule 1910 Identical sister to Kiandra & Kubu and otherwise similar to steel-hulled Kirawa and Kanangra. All three vessels survived the opening of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, but Kirrule and Kiandra were laid up following State Government takeover of Sydney Ferries Ltd in 1951.[99] She was considered for conversion to diesel, however, she was broken up in 1953.
More images		 Australian Aboriginal word for 'aroused' 258 tons 42.7 m 1100 K class 1951 More images...
Lady Chelmsford 1910 Built by Brisbane Water shipbuilder Rock Davis. Similar to Lady Edeline, Lady Denman, Lady Scott, and Lady Ferguson. Part of the Balmain New Ferry Company fleet until that company's takeover by Sydney Ferries Ltd in 1918.[55] In 1933, became first Sydney Ferries Ltd vessel to be converted to diesel. Gardner diesel, two strike five-cylinder providing 190 hp (141 kW) and 10.3 knots. Sent to Adelaide in 1971 and rebuilt as show boat. In 1985 moved to Melbourne where she sank in 2008 and was broken up in 2011.[100] Wife of Governor of NSW, Frederic Thesiger, 1st Viscount Chelmsford Lady class, third series 1971 More images...
Kiandra 1911 Built by Morrison & Sinclair Ltd, Balmain. Identical sister to Kirrule & Kubu. During the 1920s, Kiandra and her two sisters were used for harbour cruises and proved popular in this role.[101] Laid up immediately following State Government takeover of Sydney Ferries Ltd in 1951. Sold for breaking up 1953 a corruption of Aboriginal 'Gianderra' for 'sharp stones for knives' and town in NSW 258 tons 42.7 m 1,101 K class 1951 More images...
Greycliffe 1911 Served the Watson's Bay run. Part of the Watsons Bay and South Shore Ferry Company which was bought by Sydney Ferries Ltd in 1920.[55] In 1927, sunk in collision with liner Tahiti with the loss of 40 lives. 133 tons 38.1 m 1927 More images...
Kosciusko 1911 Similar to Kanimbla. Built by David Drake Ltd., Balmain. Converted to diesel in 1959. In 1975, towed to Hobart following collapse of bridge and sold to that city. Following re-opening of the bridge, she was sold and used as a floating restaurant, but burnt out during renovations in 1982. End of hull, including propeller and rudder, displayed outside hotel in Hobart.[102][103] Australian mountain named after Polish military leader Tadeusz Kościuszko 165 tons 35.4 m 792 K class 1975 More images...
Balgowlah 1912 Fourth of the Binngarra class Manly ferry. Steel double-ended screw steamer. Sister ship to Bellubera (1910), Barrenjoey (1913 – later North Head and similar to Binngarra (1905), Burra-bra (1908), and Baragoola (1922). Built by Mort's Dock & Engineering. 122 hp triple expansion steam engine by builder. 16 knots. Hulked 1953[89] Balgowlah, a harbourside northern Sydney suburb. 499 tons 64.0 m 1517 (summer) / 982 (winter) Manly ferry, Binngarra type 1953 More images...
Kanangra 1912 Sister ship to Kirawa who were the first steel-hull K Class vessels. Built by Mort's Dock & Engineering Co. Ltd, Balmain. The last of the inner-harbour ferries to be converted to diesel re-entering service in 1959. Retired 1985. Now part of Sydney Heritage Fleet and under restoration. One of the longest serving Sydney ferries and the last of the large early twentieth century Sydney ferries. Australian Aboriginal word for 'beautiful view' 295 tons 50 m 1000 K class 1985 More images...
Kirawa 1912 Sister ship to Kanangra who were the first steel-hull K Class vessels. Built by Mort's Dock & Engineering Co Ltd, Balmain. Retired and broken up in 1953 due to faulty boiler tubes.[104] Australian Aboriginal word for 'looking for them' - 50 m 1000 K class 1953 More images...
Kubu 1912 Identical sister to Kiandra & Kirrule. Built by Morrison & Sinclair Ltd, Balmain. Along with her sisters, she was given greater power than earlier vessels of the same size so that longer runs to Mosman were quicker. Used in the 1920s as an excursion vessel. Removed from service following Kanangra's return to service after conversion to diesel. The last coal-fired steam ferry on Port Jackson. Laid up in 1959. Australian Aboriginal word for 'oak tree' 258 tons 42.7 m 1072 K class 1959 More images...
Kamiri 1912 Sister to Kameruka. Built by Morrison & Sinclair Ltd, Balmain. Used engines and timbers of Kaludah which was gutted by fire in 1912. Retired in 1951 and broken up upon state government takeover of Sydney Ferries Ltd.[94][105] Name of Aboriginal Australian tribe 144 tons 34.1 m 594 K class 1951 More images...
Lady Denman 1912 Built by J Dent of Jervis Bay. Similar to Lady Edeline, Lady Chelmsford, Lady Scott, and Lady Ferguson. Part of the Balmain New Ferry Company fleet until that company's takeover by Sydney Ferries Ltd in 1918.[55] Converted to diesel power in the 1930s.[79] Now part of museum on NSW South Coast. Gertrude Denman, wife of fifth Governor-General of Australia 96 tons 33.5 m 500 Lady class, third series More images...
Antarctic 1913 Wooden screw steamer built by J Dent of Jervis Bay for Harbour Land and Transport Company. 17 hp compound steam engine by McKie & Baxter, 11 knots. Fate unknown 33 tons 19.1 m
Barrenjoey, later North Head 1913 Fifth of the Binngarra class Manly ferry. Almost identical sister ship to Binngarra (1905), Burra-bra (1908), Bellubera (1910), Balgowlah (1912), and Baragoola (1922).[89] Converted to diesel electric in 1951, and renamed North Head – significantly modified in appearance with two short funnels, enclosed top deck and new hull shape.[106] Barrenjoey headland in the northern Sydney suburb of Palm Beach and Aboriginal word for wallaby. North Head at entrance to Sydney Harbour. 500 tons, 1954: 466 tons 64.0 m 1509, 1951: 1278 Manly ferry, Binngarra type 1985 Barrenjoey images...North Head images...
Kameruka 1913 Sister to Kamiri. Built by Morrison & Sinclair Ltd, Balmain for Parramatta River run. Relatively high speed ferry, and thus used on Taronga Zoo and river runs.[95] Burnt out in 1918 and rebuilt. 1938 boiler crowns collapsed and was not returned to work until 1945. In 1954 was converted to diesel and given a more modern-looking makeover.[105] One of the longest-lived Sydney Harbour ferries. Australian Aboriginal word meaning 'wait til I come' 144 tons 34.1 m 594 K class 1984(?) More images...
Lady Edeline 1913 Built by J Watson of Annandale. Similar to Lady Denman, Lady Chelmsford, Lady Scott, and Lady Ferguson. Part of the Balmain New Ferry Company fleet until that company's takeover by Sydney Ferries Ltd in 1918.[55] Converted to diesel power in the 1936.[79] Re-engined 1963.[107] Laid up 1984, sank near Mortlake Punt 1988.[108] 96 tons 33.7 m 544 Lady class, third series 1984 More images...
Karrabee 1913 Sister to Karingal. Built by Morrison & Sinclair Ltd. Original triple expansion steam engines (36 hp, Hawthorn, Leslie & Co.) were sourced from Pheasant (1887), Sydney's first triple-expansion steam ferry.[14] These engines are now part of the Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences collection.[52] 1936 converted from steam to diesel-electric power (6-cylinder diesel, by Henty & Gardner), the first of the Sydney Ferries Ltd fleet converted. Re-engined 1958. 1984 sank at Circular Quay after competing in the annual Great Ferry Race. Raised two days later and laid up. 1986 sold and relocated to Gosford as floating restaurant. Sank at wharf in 2003 and broken up in 2005. Australian Aboriginal word for 'Cockatoo' 107 tons 32.8 m 653 K class 1984 More images...
Karingal 1913 Sister to Karrabee. Built by Morrison & Sinclair Ltd, Balmain. Her original steam engines came from Alathea when she was converted to a lighter.[36] Converted to diesel in 1937. Re-engined 1961. Sank in Bass Strait en route to new owners in Melbourne in the mid-1980s. Australian Aboriginal word meaning 'happy home' 107 tons 31.7 m 608 K class 1984(?) More images...
Woollahra 1913 Built for Watsons Bay-Manly service and uniquely had high wheelhouses and bulwarks to run across Sydney Heads, but the service was short lived. Part of the Watsons Bay and South Shore Ferry Company which was bought by Sydney Ferries Ltd in 1920.[55][109] Used on other services after Vaucluse service was abandoned in 1933 due to competition from trams and private cars. Sold 1941. Woollahra, an eastern Sydney suburb and Australian Aboriginal word meaning 'camp', 'meeting ground' or a 'sitting down place'. 152 tons 38.1 m 1941
Kuramia 1914 Along with Kulgoa, at 335 tons, the largest wooden ferries on Sydney Harbour.[75] Built by David Drake Ltd, Balmain. Engine sold 1940, requisitioned for naval use in 1942 as a boom gate vessel on the harbour boom off Watsons Bay.[60][55] Hulk sunk as target of Sydney, 10 October 1953. 335 tons 47.7 m 1357 K class More images...
Kedumba 1914 Vehicular ferry, similar to Killara (II). On 24 September 1916, used to transport Jessi the elephant across the harbour to the new Taronga Zoo.[110] Redundant with the opening of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, she sank off Narooma in January 1933 whilst being towed to Victoria.[55][92] Australian Aboriginal word for 'falling water' 294 tons 40.1 m Vehicular ferry
Lady Scott 1914 Wooden screw steamer. Built by J Dent of Jervis Bay. Similar to Lady Edeline, Lady Chelmsford, Lady Denman, and Lady Ferguson. Part of the Balmain New Ferry Company fleet until that company's takeover by Sydney Ferries Ltd in 1918.[55] Converted to diesel power in the 1930s.[79][111] Sold in 1969 and converted to a cruise ferry. Caught fire and burnt to the waterline in 1972. Superstructure was rebuilt on hull with new appearance as the successful John Cadman cruising restaurant.[57] Sold 2000s renamed Harbour Queen. Sank at Blackwattle Bay 2014 and broken up 95 tons 33.5 m 486 Lady class, third series 1969 More images...
Lady Ferguson 1914 Similar to Lady Edeline, Lady Chelmsford, Lady Scott, and Lady Denman. Part of the Balmain New Ferry Company fleet until that company's takeover by Sydney Ferries Ltd in 1918.[55] Converted to diesel power in the 1930s.[79] Re-engined 1956. Acting as a relief ferry since 1963, she was to set aside for disposal in 1974. Towed to Hobart in March 1975 as relief vessel after bridge collapse but could not be used due to poor condition. Broken up 1977.[57][107] Lady Helen Hermione, wife of Ronald Munro Ferguson, 1st Viscount Novar 96 tons 33.5 m 490 Lady class, third series 1975 More images...
Kurnell, formerly Romantic 1916 Built for Cockatoo Island Dockyard run, 1924 sold to Sydney Ferries Ltd, 1925 to Newcastle, 1939 to Hegarty's ferries. Broken up 1974.[55] Kurnell, a bayside and coastal southern Sydney suburb. K class 1942
Kooroongaba 1921 Vehicular ferry. Following opening of Sydney Harbour Bridge in 1932, used on the Hunter River between Newcastle and Stockton. Sank en route to Philippines 1972.[55] Australian Aboriginal word for 'pelican' 313 tons 41.8 m 45 vehicles, 220 passengers Vehicular ferry 1932 More images...
Narrabeen (II) 1921 The last Manly cargo ferry. Nicknamed "The Broad Bean". Sold in 1928 to Westernport Bay Shipping Company when Manly cargo service closed down. Wrecked in 1958 Narrabeen, a coastal northern Sydney suburb and beach. 235 tons Cargo ferry 1928 sold to Victoria, 1958 wrecked More images...
Baragoola 1922 Steel screw steamer (later diesel). Sixth and final of the Binngarra class Manly ferry. Built by Morts Dock & Engineering.[89] Converted to diesel electric in 1961. Decommissioned 1983 and laid up. Sank at her moorings at Balls Head, 2023. Australian Aboriginal word for "Flood tide"[112] 498 tons 60.7 m 1523 Manly ferry, Binngarra type 1983 More images...
Kuttabul 1922 Along with her sister, Koompartoo, they were the last of the K-class ferries and the two largest ferries ever owned by Sydney Ferries Ltd. Built by NSW Government Dockyard, Newcastle. Passenger capacity larger than any Sydney ferry, including Manly ferries, both vessels built for the short heavy lift run from Circular Quay to Milsons Point. Originally certified for 1,505 passengers, they later carried up to 2,500 passengers, and regularly 2,000. Removed from service following opening of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Later used for cruises and to view harbour sailing events. Taken over by the Royal Australian Navy as an accommodation ship and moored at Garden Island where, on 31 May 1942, sunk by Japanese torpedo with the loss of nineteen naval ratings (see Attack on Sydney Harbour). Naval base at Garden Island carries the name HMAS Kuttabul Australian Aboriginal word for 'wonderful' 447 tons 55.7 m 2089 K class 1932 More images...
Koompartoo 1922 Built by NSW Government Dockyard, Newcastle. Along with sister Kuttabul, were the two biggest ferries ever owned by Sydney Ferries and the largest ferry on Sydney Harbour by passenger capacity. Both vessels built for the short heavy lift run from Circular Quay to Milsons Point. Made redundant on the Milsons Point run following 1932 opening of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and converted to concert boat in 1935. Converted to Naval boom-gate vessel 1942-42. Sold to Commonwealth Government 1945. Stripped hull went to Tasmania 1966 to be used as a bauxite barge.[113] Australian Aboriginal word meaning 'a fresh start' 447 tons 55.7 m 2089 K class 1932(?) More images...
Koondooloo 1924 Originally built as a vehicular punt, in 1937, following redundancy with the opening of the harbour bridge, she was converted to be Sydney's first specially built showboat. A second deck was later added.[114] In September 1942, she was converted to Army repair craft S181 Koondooloo adding workshops and gun sponsons.[39] Later, reconverted to a vehicular ferry. Wrecked at Trial Bay in 1972 while under tow.[55] Australian Aboriginal word for 'emu' 350 tons 58.5 m 56 vehicles, 292 passengers Vehicular ferry More images...
Kalang, later Sydney Queen 1926 Steel steam screw vehicular ferry. Sister to Kara Kara and similar to Koondooloo and the biggest car ferries to operate in Sydney. Built by J Chrichton & Co Ltd (Saltney, England. 148 hp triple expansion steam engine by Plenty & Sons Ltd. 13 knots. Made redundant with opening of Sydney Harbour Bridge. Used as cargo vessel 1932-1938. Converted to a three-deck showboat 1938.[115] In World War 2, converted to AEME floating workshop (repair ship) Kalang AB97. Steamed up Australian east coast and across to Samarai. Operated as repair ship in Rabaul and Torokina.[116] Converted back to show boat in 1947/48. Not included in the 1951 government takeover of Sydney Ferries and continued to operate as a showboat. Laid up in 1958. Renamed Sydney Queen in 1960 by new owners and painted white. Laid up in 1963. Wrecked at Trial Bay in 1972 while under tow to Manilla for use as a ferry/showboat.[55] Australian Aboriginal word meaning 'beautiful' 350 57.0 m 50 vehicles, 250 passengers. 2,153 passengers as showboat Vehicular ferry More images...
Kara Kara 1926 Vehicular ferry Australian Aboriginal word for the moon 350 57.0 m Vehicular ferry More images...
Estelle, later Estelle Star 1927 Wooden motor vessel built for N D Hegarty & Sons by G E Beattie, Woy Woy. 120 bhp diesel by Atlas Imperial Co, 8 knots. Built with open upper deck, enclosed prior to 1935.[117][118] Transferred to Victoria (1948? [119]). Converted to tuna trawler.[120] burnt out and/or sank 1976[121] or 1978[122] 85 tons 24.4 m 400[123] More images...
Curl Curl 1928 Along with Dee Why, one of two identical sister ships built for the Manly run. When introduced, the largest ferries on Sydney Harbour. Capable of 20 knots, possibly the fastest displacement hull ferry on Sydney Harbour. Laid up 1960, scuttled 1969.[124] Curl Curl, a coastal northern Sydney suburb and beach. 790 tons 67.1 m 1574 (summer) / 1235 (winter) Manly ferry, Dee Why type 1960 More images...
Dee Why 1928 Along with Curl Curl, one of two identical sister ships built for the Manly run. When introduced, the largest ferries on Sydney Harbour. Laid up 1968, scuttled 1976.[124] Dee Why, a coastal northern Sydney suburb and beach. 790 tons 67.1 m 1574 (summer) / 1235 (winter) Manly ferry, Dee Why type 1968 More images...
Clifton 1934 Experimental ferry More images...
South Steyne 1938 The largest and last steam ferry to operate on Sydney Harbour.[125] Built for the Manly run, she served until 1974. Damaged by fire 1974 while laid up, restored in the 1980s, used as a floating restaurant. Remains in existence and arguably the most famous of all Sydney ferries. The southern promenade of Manly Beach 1203 tons 66.1 m 1781 Manly ferry 1974 More images...
Rodney Regalia 1938 Capsized on 13 February 1938 due to overloading of the top deck with the loss of 19 lives. Re-floated and renamed Regalia. More images...
Kooleen 1956 New style, fully enclosed ferry. Originally intended to be the first of a series, she was immediately unpopular with passengers (but popular with masters) and no more were built. 67 tons 22.7 m 278 1985 More images...
Manly (III) 1964 Japanese built. The first hydrofoil service on Sydney Harbour Manly, a harbourside and coastal northern Sydney suburb and beach. 31 tons 20.7 m 72 Hydrofoil More images...
Fairlight (II) 1966 Hydrofoil on Manly service Fairlight, a harbourside northern Sydney suburb and beach. 65 tons 29.0 m 140 Hydrofoil 1984
Lady Cutler 1968 First of new generation of double-ended ferries. Followed two years later by the similar Lady Woodward and Lady Mckell. Helen Cutler, wife of Roden Cutler, Governor of NSW 404 tons 36.2 m 570 Lady-class ferry 1991 More images...
Palm Beach 1969 Hydrofoil on Manly service Palm Beach, a coastal northern Sydney suburb and beach. 65 tons 29.0 m 140 Hydrofoil More images...
Lady Woodward 1970 Identical sister to Lady Mckell and near identical sister to Lady Cutler wife of Eric Woodward Governor of NSW 339 tons 36.2 m 570 Lady-class ferry More images...
Lady Mckell 1970 Identical sister to Lady Woodward and near identical sister to Lady Cutler 339 tons 36.2 m 570 Lady-class ferry More images...
Dee Why (II) 1970 Hydrofoil on Manly service Dee Why, a coastal northern Sydney suburb. 65 tons 29.0 m 140 Hydrofoil 1985 More images...
Curl Curl (II) 1973 Hydrofoil on Manly service Curl Curl, a coastal northern Sydney suburb. 65 tons 29.0 m 140 Hydrofoil More images...
Lady Wakehurst 1974 Sister to Lady Northcott. Sent to Hobart to assist following 1975 Bridge collapse. Returned 1977. Used on Manly run in 1970s and 1980s until new Freshwater-class ferries commissioned. wife of John Loder, 2nd Baron Wakehurst, former Governor of NSW 366 tons 38.9 m 820 Lady-class ferry In her original Public Transport Commission colours (More images...)
Lady Northcott 1974(?) Sister to Lady Wakehurst wife of John Northcott former Governor of NSW 366 tons 38.9 m 820 Lady-class ferry 2018(?) More images...
Lady Street 1979 Sister to Lady Herron 350 tons 35.3 m 554 Lady-class ferry 2002(?) More images...
Lady Herron 1979 Sister to Lady Street wife of Leslie Herron, Lieutenant Governor General of NSW 350 tons 35.3 m 554 Lady-class ferry 2018(?) More images...
Freshwater 1982 First of new class of Manly ferry. Freshwater Beach, a coastal northern Sydney beach. 1150 tons 70.4 m 1100 Freshwater class in service More images...
Queenscliff 1983 Second of Freshwater class Manly ferry. Queenscliff, a coastal northern Sydney suburb and beach. 1140 tons 70.4 m 1150 Freshwater class in service More images...
Narrabeen (III) 1984 Third of original order of Freshwater class Manly ferry. Narrabeen, a coastal northern Sydney suburb and beach. 1150 tons 70.4 m 1100 Freshwater class 2021 (set to return to service)[126] More images...
Sirius 1984 First of nine "First Fleet-class" catamaran ferries. Each of the class underwent a major upgrade in 2020/21/22. HMS Sirius, flagship of the 1787 First Fleet. 105 tons 25.4 m 393 First Fleet in service More images...
Manly (IV) 1984 First of two 235-seat hydrofoils to enter service on the Harbour Manly, a harbourside and coastal northern Sydney suburb and beach. 105 tons 31.2 m 235 Hydrofoil 1991 More images...
Sydney 1985 Second of two 235-seat hydrofoils to enter service on the Harbour The city of Sydney 105 tons 31.2 m 235 Hydrofoil 1991 More images...
Supply 1985 One of nine "First Fleet-class" catamaran ferries. Each of the class underwent a major upgrade in 2020/21/22. HMS Supply, part of the 1787 First Fleet. 105 tons 25.4 m 393 First Fleet in service More images...
Alexander 1985 One of nine "First Fleet-class" catamaran ferries. Each of the class underwent a major upgrade in 2020/21/22. Alexander, part of the 1787 First Fleet 105 tons 25.4 m 393 First Fleet in service More images...
Borrowdale 1985 One of nine "First Fleet-class" catamaran ferries. Each of the class underwent a major upgrade in 2020/21/22. Borrowdale, part of the 1787 First Fleet. 105 tons 25.4 m 393 First Fleet in service More images...
Charlotte 1985 One of nine "First Fleet-class" catamaran ferries. Each of the class underwent a major upgrade in 2020/21/22. Charlotte, part of the 1787 First Fleet. 105 tons 25.4 m 393 First Fleet in service More images...
Fishburn 1985 One of nine "First Fleet-class" catamaran ferries. Each of the class underwent a major upgrade in 2020/21/22. Fishburn, part of the 1787 First Fleet. 105 tons 25.4 m 403 First Fleet in service More images...
Friendship 1986 One of nine "First Fleet-class" catamaran ferries. Each of the class underwent a major upgrade in 2020/21/22. Friendship, part of the 1787 First Fleet. 105 tons 25.4 m 403 First Fleet in service More images...
Golden Grove 1986 One of nine "First Fleet-class" catamaran ferries. Each of the class underwent a major upgrade in 2020/21/22. Golden Grove, part of the 1787 First Fleet. 105 tons 25.4 m 403 First Fleet in service More images...
Scarborough 1986 One of nine "First Fleet-class" catamaran ferries. Each of the class underwent a major upgrade in 2020/21/22. Scarborough, part of the 1787 First Fleet. 105 tons 25.4 m 403 First Fleet in service More images...
Collaroy 1988 Fourth and final of Freshwater class ferry. First of her class to have open ends on upper deck. Preceding three Freshwater class ferries subsequently have the open upper deck retro-fitted. Collaroy, a coastal northern Sydney suburb and beach. 1140 tons 70.4 m 1150 Freshwater class 2023 More images...
Betty Cuthbert 1992 Athlete Betty Cuthbert 41 tons 36.8 m 230 RiverCat 2023 More images...
Dawn Fraser 1992 Swimmer Dawn Fraser 41 tons 36.8 m 230 RiverCat in service More images...
Evonne Goolagong 1993 Evonne Goolagong 41 tons 36.8 m 230 RiverCat 2024 More images...
Marlene Mathews 1993 Marlene Matthews 41 tons 36.8 m 230 RiverCat in service More images...
Marjorie Jackson 1993 Marjorie Jackson 41 tons 36.8 m 230 RiverCat in service More images...
Shane Gould 1993 Shane Gould 41 tons 36.8 m 230 RiverCat in service More images...
Nicole Livingstone 1995 Nicole Livingstone 41 tons 36.8 m 230 RiverCat 2024 More images...
Anne Sargeant 1998 netballer Anne Sargeant 35 tons 29.6 m 150 HarbourCat 2022 More images...
Pam Burridge 1998 surfer Pam Burridge 35 tons 29.6 m 150 HarbourCat 2023 More images...
Louise Sauvage 2001 Paralympian Louise Sauvage 48 tons 37.8 m 250 SuperCat 2024[127] More images...
Saint Mary MacKillop 2001 Australia's first declared saint Mary MacKillop 48 tons 37.8 m 250 SuperCat 2021 More images...
Susie O’Neill 2001 swimmer Susie O'Neill 48 tons 37.8 m 250 SuperCat 2022 More images...
SuperCat 4 2001 - 48 tons 37.8 m 250 SuperCat 2024[127] More images...
Fred Hollows 2017 Ophthalmologist Fred Hollows 40 tons 36.4 m 400 Emerald class in service
Victor Chang 2017 Cardiac surgeon Victor Chang 40 tons 36.4 m 400 Emerald class in service
Pemulwuy 2017 Aboriginal leader Pemulwuy 40 tons 36.4 m 400 Emerald class in service
Bungaree (II) 2017 Aboriginal early colonial era explorer, entertainer & community leader Bungaree 40 tons 36.4 m 400 Emerald class in service
May Gibbs (formerly Ferry McFerryface) 2017 Children's author May Gibbs 40 tons 36.4 m 400 Emerald class in service
Catherine Hamlin 2017 Obstetrician and gynaecologist Catherine Hamlin 40 tons 36.4 m 400 Emerald class in service
Me-Mel (II) 2019 Gadigal word meaning "eye" and name for Goat Island 12 m 43 MiniCat in service
Balmoral 2021 Balmoral Beach,[128] a harbourside northern Sydney beach in Mosman Emerald class
Clontarf 2021 Clontarf,[128] a harbourside northern Sydney suburb and beach. Emerald class
Fairlight (III) 2021 Fairlight,[128] a harbourside northern Sydney suburb and beach. Emerald class In service
Ruby Langford Ginibi 2021 Bundjalung author and historian Ruby Langford Ginibi 17.5 tons 24 m 200 River-class In service
Esme Timbery 2021 Bidjigal artist Esme Timbery 17.5 tons 24 m 200 River-class In service
Margaret Olley 2021 Painter Margaret Olley 17.5 tons 24 m 200 River-class In service
Olive Cotton 2021 Photographer Olive Cotton 17.5 tons 24 m 200 River-class In service
Ruth Park 2021 Author Ruth Park 17.5 tons 24 m 200 River-class In service
Ethel Turner 2021 Author Ethel Turner 17.5 tons 24 m 200 River-class In service
Cheryl Salisbury 2021 Football playerCheryl Salisbury 17.5 tons 24 m 200 River-class In service
Liz Ellis 2021 Netball playerLiz Ellis 17.5 tons 24 m 200 River-class In service
Lauren Jackson 2021 Basketball player Lauren Jackson 17.5 tons 24 m 200 River-class In service
Kurt Fearnley 2021 Wheelchair racer Kurt Fearnley 17.5 tons 24 m 200 River-class In service
Frances Bodkin 2024 Dharawal elder and botanist Frances Bodkin 24 m 200 Parramatta River-class In service
John Nutt 2024 Engineer John Nutt 24 m 200 Parramatta River-class In service[129]

See also

Notes

  1. ^ a b c d e f Gunter (1978), p. 11
  2. ^ Prescott (1984), p 11
  3. ^ Andrews, Graeme (1982). A Pictorial History of Ferries: Sydney and Surrounding Waterways. Sydney: AH & AW Reed Pty Ltd. ISBN 0589503863.
  4. ^ a b c Andrews (1982), page 11
  5. ^ a b Prescott (1984), p. 58
  6. ^ Andrews (1975), p 115
  7. ^ a b c d e f g Gunter (1978), p. 12
  8. ^ Gunter (1978), p. 28
  9. ^ Andrews (1982), pp 11-12
  10. ^ a b c d e Gunter (1978), p 17
  11. ^ a b c Prescott (1984), p. 60
  12. ^ Andrews (1975), p. 115
  13. ^ Andrews (1982), p.12
  14. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q Gunter (1978), p. 14
  15. ^ a b Prescott (1984), p. 66
  16. ^ a b c d Gunter (1978), p. 71
  17. ^ a b Andrews (1982), p. 51
  18. ^ National Archives Australia
  19. ^ a b c d e f Gunter (1978), p. 23
  20. ^ Prescott (1984), p. 86
  21. ^ a b Prescott (1984), p. 62
  22. ^ Andrews (1982), p. 53
  23. ^ Prescott (1984), p. 64
  24. ^ Andrews (1982), p. 36
  25. ^ Gunter (1978), p. 16
  26. ^ City of Sydney Archives
  27. ^ City of Sydney Archives
  28. ^ a b Prescott (1984), p. 84
  29. ^ a b Prescott (1984), p. 77
  30. ^ Andrews (1982), p. 50
  31. ^ a b c Gunter (1978), pp 79-80
  32. ^ MAAS
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  34. ^ a b c Gunter (1978), p. 76
  35. ^ a b c Gunter (1978), p. 13
  36. ^ a b Andrews (1975), p. 19
  37. ^ Museum of Applied Arts & Sciences. "Glass plate negative of steam ferry 'Lily' and HMS 'Nelson', Farm Cove, Sydney, 1882-8". Museum of Applied Arts & Sciences, Australia. Retrieved 21 April 2020.
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  40. ^ The Queenslander, 14 March 1896
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  42. ^ Andrews (1982), p. 38
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  48. ^ a b c d e Prescott (1984), p. 85
  49. ^ a b c Gunter (1978), p. 33
  50. ^ Prescott (1984), p 78
  51. ^ a b Andrews (1982), p. 37
  52. ^ a b Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences
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  54. ^ a b c d Andrews (1975), p. 30
  55. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v Gunter (1978), p 78
  56. ^ a b Andrews (1994), page 89
  57. ^ a b c Andrews (1982), p. 93
  58. ^ Andrews, Graeme (1975). The Ferries of Sydney. A.H. & A.W. Reed Pty Ltd. p. 29. ISBN 0589071726.
  59. ^ Gunter (1978), p 21
  60. ^ a b c d Andrews, Graeme (1975). The Ferries of Sydney. A.H. & A.W. Reed Pty Ltd. p. 93. ISBN 0589071726.
  61. ^ City of Sydney Archives
  62. ^ Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences
  63. ^ Andrews (1982), p. 40
  64. ^ The Herald
  65. ^ Attenbrow, Val (2002). Sydney's Aboriginal past: investigating the archaeological and historical records. Sydney: UNSW Press. pp. 22–35. ISBN 9781742231167.
  66. ^ Aboriginal Heritage Office (2015). Filling A Void: A review of the historical context for the use of the word 'Guringai'. Sydney.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
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  68. ^ City of Sydney Archives
  69. ^ a b c Andrews (1982), p. 94
  70. ^ Prescott (1984), pp. 36, 67
  71. ^ a b Gunter (1978), p. 34
  72. ^ "STILL THE POST OFFICE". The Sydney Morning Herald. No. 22, 135. New South Wales, Australia. 25 December 1908. p. 4. Retrieved 4 September 2021 – via National Library of Australia.
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  74. ^ Prescott (1984), p. 35
  75. ^ a b Andrews (1975), pp. 93, 116, 117
  76. ^ ferriesofsydney.com
  77. ^ a b Gunter (1978), p. 73
  78. ^ Prescott (1984), p. 74
  79. ^ a b c d e Prescott (1984), p. 30
  80. ^ City of Sydney Archives
  81. ^ Andrews (1975), p. 92
  82. ^ Appropriation Books
  83. ^ UK National Archives
  84. ^ national archives.gov.uk
  85. ^ National Archives of Australia
  86. ^ a b Prescott (1984), pp. 15-16
  87. ^ Andrews (1982), p. 29
  88. ^ a b c Gunter (1978), p. 77
  89. ^ a b c d e Gunter (1978), p. 22
  90. ^ Prescott (1984), p. 61
  91. ^ Andrews (1982), p. 45
  92. ^ a b Prescott (1984), p. 70
  93. ^ "FIRE ON A FERRY ROAT". The Brisbane Courier. Queensland, Australia. 23 March 1911. p. 5. Retrieved 4 January 2020 – via Trove.
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  95. ^ a b Andrews (1982), p. 96
  96. ^ Morcombe, John (26 May 2019). "The Bellubera Had Its Fair Share of Controversies During Its Time". The Manly Daily. Retrieved 6 June 2019.
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  98. ^ UK National Archives
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  100. ^ "Vale Lady Chelmsford". Dockland News. Retrieved 27 April 2019.
  101. ^ Ferries of Sydney - Kiandra
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  103. ^ Prescott (1984), p. 71
  104. ^ Andrews (1982), p. 98
  105. ^ a b Prescott (1984), p. 37
  106. ^ Gunter (1978), p. 57
  107. ^ a b Prescott (1984), p. 73
  108. ^ smh.com.au
  109. ^ Andrews, Graeme (1975). The Ferries of Sydney. A.H. & A.W. Reed Pty Ltd. p. 31. ISBN 0589071726.
  110. ^ Sydney Living Museums
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  112. ^ savethebaragoola.com
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  117. ^ City of Sydney Archives
  118. ^ City of Sydney Archives
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  123. ^ City of Sydney archives
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  126. ^ O'Sullivan, Matt (21 June 2024). "Navy pulls rank as repairs to defective warship add to Manly ferry woes". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 27 June 2024.
  127. ^ a b Transdev Ferries Sydney. "After 23 years of service transporting people across Sydney waters, our SuperCat vessel MV Louise Sauvage will retire". Instagram. Retrieved 2 May 2024.
  128. ^ a b c NSW, Transport for (3 February 2021). "New ferries to be named after popular harbour beaches". www.transport.nsw.gov.au. Retrieved 13 March 2022.
  129. ^ "Welcome John Nutt! The second of the seven new Parramatta River Class ferries has arrived to Sydney!". www.instagram.com. 27 June 2024.

References

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  • Andrews, Graeme (1982). A Pictorial History of Ferries: Sydney and Surrounding Waterways. Sydney: AH & AW Reed. ISBN 0589503863.
  • Gunter, John (1978). Across the harbour : the story of Sydney's ferries. Rigby. ISBN 0727007157.
  • Prescott, AM (1984). Sydney Ferry Fleets. Magill South Australia: Ronald H Parsons. ISBN 0909418306.
  • Andrews, Graeme (1994). Ferries of Sydney (Third ed.). Sydney: Oxford University Press / Sydney University Press. pp. 87–89. ISBN 0-424-00202-7.